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Confused? Bilstein Buying Guide

Bilstein have a very comprehensive product range from original equipment (OE) shock absorbers to professional motorsport applications. It can be confusing so this guide will explain some of the differences between the main products to help you make an informed choice.

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Shock absorbers

Bilstein B4 - These are classed as a replacement damper. A few B4 variations exist depending on the vehicle application but these are all intended to replace the standard shocks fitted when the car was new.

Bilstein B6 - A non adjustable sport damper which is painted yellow. The B6 damper is designed for the motorist that wants a sporty ride without lowering the car or changing the original springs.

Bilstein B8 - just like the B6 shock absorber but shorter. These are only for use with lowering springs or where listed for vehicles with factory sports suspension. The are shorter to ensure the all important coil spring pre load as lowering springs are shorter than OE springs.

Suspension Kits

Bilstein B12 Sportline - Contains 4 x Bilstein B8 shocks and Eibach Sportline lowering springs. This kit is non adjustable with typical lowering of upto 50mm

Bilstein B12 Pro-kit - Contains 4 x Bilstein B8 shocks and Eibach Pro kit lowering springs. Typical lowering 30-40mm to give the perfect balance between looks and performance. This kit is non adjustable.

Bilstein B14 (PSS) - An height adjustable coil over kit with lowering between 30-50mm front and rear to fine tune your look.

Bilstein B16 (PSS10) - An fully adjustable coil over kit. Lowering up to 30-50mm and 10 pressure adjustments. This kit allows quick and easy parallel adjustment of bump and rebound with a twist of a dial. Flexibility for road use or track.

Bilstein ClubSport - The ultimate kit. Complete flexibility allowing 100 setting variations. You can easily adjust the bump and rebound separately to fine tune your kit to any track.

This kit can be used on the road but is better suited for the track.

Bilstein Front Left B4 OE Replacement - 22-278340

£343.20 £188.77

SUBARU XV (_GP_) [09/11 -] 1.6 i AWD (GP3, G33GP) [03/12 -] 84 KW 2.0 i AWD (GP7, G33GP) [03/12 -] 110 KW 2.0 Hybrid AWD [01/14 -] 110 KW 2.0 i AWD [09/12 -] 112 KW 2.0 Hybrid AWD...

Bilstein Front B1 Service Kit - 12-117741

£34.80 £17.99

CAR FITMENTSEAT CORDOBA (6L2) 1.2 (10/02-06/06) 47 kW without ball bearing SEAT CORDOBA (6L2) 1.2 12V (05/06-11/09) 51 kW without ball bearing SEAT CORDOBA (6L2) 1.4 16V (05/06-11/09) 63 kW without ball bearing SEAT CORDOBA (6L2) 1.4 16V (09/02-12/07) 55...

BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit - 46-262509

£1,154.40 £981.32

SEAT LEON ST (5F8) 1.8 TSI [10/13 -] 132kW, 180HPSEAT LEON ST (5F8) 2.0 Cupra [10/13 -] 195kW, 265HPSEAT LEON ST (5F8) 2.0 Cupra [10/13 -] 206kW, 280HPSEAT LEON ST (5F8) 2.0 TSI [09/18 -] 140kW, 190HPSEAT LEON ST (5F8)...

BILSTEIN - B6 Performance - 22-309181

£177.60 £117.23

SEAT IBIZA V (KJ1, KJG) [01/17 -] 1.0 [07/17 -] 48 KW 1.0 [01/17 -] 55 KW 1.0 MPi [07/18 -] 59 KW 1.0 TSI [01/17 -] 70 KW 1.0 TSI [06/20 -] 81 KW 1.0 TSI [01/17 -] 85...

BILSTEIN Front B3 OE Replacement - 36-260584

£29.48

VW LUPO HATCH (6X1, 6E1) 1.2 TDI 3L [07/99 - 07/05] 45kW, 61HP

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 37-131449

£74.88 £35.48

Replaced by 36-266432

Bilstein Rear B3 Spring - 39-208903

£443.52 £408.04

CAR FITMENTMERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 5-t Box (906) 509 CDI (06/06-) 65 kW with standard chassis; Type: schw_chere Feder Leaf spring; Parabolic Spring with supporting spring; Number of spring leaves 2/1 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 5-t Box (906) 511 CDI (06/06-) 80 kW with...

Bilstein B3 Rear Spring - 38-131240

£157.20 £64.99

CAR FITMENTVW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA) 1.9 D (07/90-12/95) 45 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA) 1.9 D (09/90-12/95) 44 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA) 1.9 TD (10/92-04/03) 50...

Bilstein B3 Rear Spring - 36-131082

£73.20 £33.49

CAR FITMENTVW PASSAT (32B) 1.3 (08/80-07/86) 44 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version ; 08/82_ VW PASSAT (32B) 1.6 (01/81-02/83) 63 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version ; 08/82_ VW PASSAT (32B) 1.6 (08/80-03/88) 55 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced...

Bilstein Left Rear B4 Gas Shock Absorber - 45-240973

£1,596.00 £1,276.91

CAR FITMENTAUDI Q7 (4L) 3.0 TDI (03/06-05/08) 171 kW for pneumatic suspension vehicles; with electronic suspension control AUDI Q7 (4L) 3.0 TDI (03/06-05/10) 155 kW for pneumatic suspension vehicles; with electronic suspension control AUDI Q7 (4L) 3.0 TDI (03/15-08/15) 200...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-019673

£178.80 £68.84

Item replaces: 15-062178CAR FITMENT:80 (8C, B4) 1.6, 1.6 E, 1.9 TD, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 E,2.0 E 16V, 2.3 E, 2.6, 2.8 (09/91-12/94) with standard chassis80 Avant (8C, B4) 1.6 E, 1.9 TD, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 E,2.0 E 16V, 2.3...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189189

£1,083.60 £921.13

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) 2.4, 2.6, 2.8 (10/96-11/00) CH.Nr.: 8D-X-200001-> 8D-1-030000; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1150 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 970 kg A4 (8D2, B5) 2.5 TDI...

Front Bilstein B2 - Oil Shock Absorber - 17-106405

£103.68 £82.94

CAR FITMENT: SEAT AROSA (6H) 1.0, 1.4, 1.4 16V, 1.4 TDI, 1.7 SDI (08/97-06/04) SEAT INCA (6K9) 1.4 16V, 1.4 i, 1.6, 1.6 i (06/97-06/03) VW LUPO (6X1, 6E1) 1.0, 1.4, 1.4 16V, 1.4 TDI, 1.7 SDI (09/98-07/05) VW POLO...

Bilstein B14 PSS - 47-270169 Front Right Shock - F4-VE3-F579-H5

£320.86

BILSTEIN B14 PSS - 47-270169 Front Right Shock CAR FITMENT ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 (312_) 1.4 (312.AXD1A) [08/08 -] 99kW, 135HPABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 (312_) 1.4 (312.AXF1A, 312.AXD1A) [05/10 -] 103kW, 140HPABARTH 500 / 595...

Bilstein Rear B6 Sport Shock Absorber - 24-247252

£237.60 £156.83

CAR FITMENTVW TRANSPORTER III Box 1.6 TD Syncro (03/86-07/92) 51 kW Type: 16'' Suspension VW TRANSPORTER III Box 1.9 Syncro (11/84-07/92) 57 kW Type: 16'' Suspension VW TRANSPORTER III Box 2.1 Syncro (03/86-07/92) 82 kW Type: 16'' Suspension VW TRANSPORTER...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-169279

£129.60 £49.91

CAR FITMENT: MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3,5 Flatbed / Chassis (906) 309 CDI, 310 CDI, 311 CDI, 313 CDI, 315 CDI, 316, 316 CDI, 318 CDI, 319 CDI, 324 (06/06-) Heavy Duty Version . MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3,5-t Box (906) 309 CDI, 310...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-195180

£1,368.00 £1,162.90

CAR FITMENTBMW 5 Touring (F11) 525 d (09/10-) 150 kW Conditions see certificates; with leveling control; without electronic suspension control; Lowering ca. [mm]: 30 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1200 kg; Lowering ca. [mm]: 25 mm; for pneumatic suspension vehicles;...